Control position·Rear Naked Choke (via transition to back control), Kimura (on a posted arm), Short Choke/Clock Choke (gi collar access on the turtle)
Wrestling Ride
Double Unders Ride
Body Lock from Turtle
Top Turtle Body Lock
Body Lock Ride
Both arms under torso - mat returns, back takes
Dominance
80
vs 20
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
14
outbound
Submissions
35
downstream
What it is
Top position on turtle where both arms wrap under opponent's torso with hands locked together. Both arms circle underneath their body to create complete control around their core. Provides mat return options, back exposure opportunities, and submission setups distinct from standard turtle control.
What you do
The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.
Open1position detailin the App Store↗Dominance — Controlling perspective
80 vs 20
Disadvantaged↓ 60Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
Dominance — Escaping perspective
20 vs 80
Disadvantaged↓ -60Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Wide base while breaking their grip connection
CONTROLWRESTLINGTURTLEBACK TAKESUBMISSION
14 ways out.
All14transitionsin the App Store↗Body Lock Ride →
Chair Sit Back Take
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Body Lock Ride →
Bar Arm Turn
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Body Lock Ride →
Body Lock Ride to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Body Lock Ride →
Crucifix Entry
Both arms trapped - one in legs, one in hands
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Body Lock Ride →
Body Lock Ride to Short Base Back Control
High tight hooks, low base - compact control, compression
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Body Lock Ride →
Body Lock Ride to Gift Wrap
Arm wrapped across body - limits defense, opens chokes and kimuras
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Body Lock Ride →
Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Body Lock Ride →
Sit-Out
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Body Lock Ride →
Turtle Roll to Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Body Lock Ride →
Body Lock Ride to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Body Lock Ride →
Sit-Out
Short sit-out from turtle - creates space, paths to guard
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Body Lock Ride →
Granby Roll
Inverted on shoulders - dynamic scrambles, unusual angles
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Body Lock Ride →
Body Lock Ride to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Body Lock Ride →
Body Lock Ride to Quarter Guard
One leg recovered guard position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
35 finishes live
from this position.
All35submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Clock Choke
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-002
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-003
Kimura
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-005
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-006
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-007
Twister
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-008
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-009
Armbar
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-010
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-011
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-012
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-013
Okuri Eri Jime
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-014
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-015
Short Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-016
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-017
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-018
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-019
Guillotine Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-020
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-021
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-022
Straight Jacket
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-023
Anaconda Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-024
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-025
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-026
Rear Triangle
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-027
Scorpion Lock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-028
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-029
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-030
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-031
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-032
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-033
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-034
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-035
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long2/10
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